Computer Repair

Get A Lot More Satisfied with A Faster Windows OS

Old computers which comes with old Window programs are probably slower. However, doesnt mean you must check the new personal computer models in town.

Though not everyone would agree, old computer programs are less complicated and very easy to make use of. Its convenience is because of its simplicity. Its ordinary for old computers to be a little bit slow. But then again if your personal computer is taking more than 15 minutes to boot up and another 10 minutes to load even a basic Microsoft Office program then something is definitely wrong. Do the listed speed up Windows guidelines:

> Remove any unused programs.
Your PC might still be holding programs that have not been utilized for a long time. Check the programs installed by checking add/remove program menu. Uninstall the programs you have not used for some time. Freeing up disk space will no doubt speed up your windows program.

> Update drivers.
Hardware drivers take up little space but they dictate the speed of your Windows accessories. Many improvement have been done on hardware over time. Connect to the Internet and search for updates for them. This tip without a doubt speed up Windows 2000 and ME.

> Get rid of starting Windows message.
Windows 95 and 98 has this particular starting windows message that delays personal computer booting. Remove element to speed up Windows 98. Access to C:\ and search for Msdos.sys, right click on it and unmark the read-only option. Open the file in Notepad, select over to text Options within the file. Add: Add BootDelay-0. You may choose to make your booting|want to change your PC booting faster by setting add Logo=0 to take away the heavy Windows logo through start-up.

> Optimize start menu.
Speed up Windows by having easy access to your start menu. Click on Start and access Run. Type Regedit in the bar and hit Enter. Go to the Registry editor folder named HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop. If you see a MenuShowDelay, double click it and modify the value of data field to 0. This will load Start program without any delay at all.

> Turn off active desktop.
For Windows 98, access the Display Properties settings and switch to Web tab. Unmark the option for View my Active Desktop as a Web Page. This very simple tip will have your Windows 98 speeding up in no time. computer repair tutorials

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